In a statement, the band explained, "Due to unforeseen personnel changes within the Metal Church organization, regretfully we have to pull off the five Alter Bridge / In Flames show dates in May. We are grateful to everyone in the Alter Bridge camp for having offered us the opportunity, and would like to extend our deepest apologies to both bands, their management, and all the fans for the last minute cancellation. We had hoped we could make something work out, but that is no longer a possibility. We will be back on the road in June for all the European shows and we look forward to introducing you to our new drummer! Thank you for your understanding."

With Metal Church bowing out and dates approaching, Alter Bridge moved quickly to find a replacement with Devour the Day joining the run for select dates. "Unfortunately our friends in Metal Church had to fall off the tour BUT we have filled the spot with our brothers in Devour the Day," explained the band. Devour the Day are supporting their 2016 album, S.O.A.R.